The LCPS Letter
Is your high school student looking for a part-time or summer job? Rock Ridge High School (43460 Loudoun Reserve Dr., Ashburn) is hosting a part-time and summer job fair on Monday, April 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All LCPS high school students are invited to attend. Some businesses will be holding on-the-spot job interviews. See the Part-time and Summer Job Fair website for details, including the full list of companies attending and job fair best practice advice. Students are encouraged to sign up in SchooLinks.
The ACCESS Academy application window for fall 2025 is now open! Offered in partnership with George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College and LCPS, ACCESS Academy at Potomac Falls High School and the Fuse at Mason Square provides students with an opportunity to engage in advanced coursework and career-focused learning.
Why Apply?
Gain real-world IT experience
Earn industry certifications and college credits while still in high school
Work alongside industry experts and top companies
Get a jump-start on college and career success
Interested students have until Friday, April 11 to apply for this specialized program. Students can apply via the Student Opportunities System in LCPS GO. Learn more at the LCPS ACCESS Academy website, or contact the ACCESS Academy team with questions.
Students in grade 9 attending the Health and Medical Sciences (HAMSci) program are gaining first-hand insight into healthcare careers through a new Guest Speaker Series. Professionals from Inova, HealthWorks, Athari Biosciences and other organizations are sharing their experiences in fields ranging from emergency nursing and dental assisting to biomedical sciences and hospital leadership. The series runs through May and continues to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Calling all licensed teachers, career switchers or part-time job seekers!
- Are you a licensed teacher looking to get back into the classroom? Licensed positions for the 2025-26 school year are currently being posted: http://lcps.org/careers
- Ready for a new chapter in your career? We offer alternative pathways to licensure for prospective teachers, as well as non-licensed jobs in a variety of fields: http://lcps.org/careers
- Not ready to make a full-time employment commitment? Become a substitute teacher! Choose your school, grade level and availability: http://lcps.org/careers
As a family member within the LCPS community, join our team and make a difference!
In this week's LCPS podcast, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility team talks with Renee Dawson, director, Family and Community Engagement, Dr. Charles Barrett, coordinator of psychological services, and Dr. Mojisola Adejumo, principal of Cardinal Ridge Elementary School about how LCPS creates communities that support students academically, socially and emotionally. The LCPS podcast can be found on popular podcast platforms. See the LCPS Podcast website for more details. Episodes of the LCPS podcast feature news and conversations with leaders from around the division. Tune in every Thursday for a new and exciting take on what’s happening in LCPS.
Great news! The application deadline for the Loudoun Education Foundation’s Innovation in Education grants has been extended to Monday, April 7. LCPS staff are encouraged to apply for classroom grants. These grants are designed to help educators provide exceptional learning opportunities for students. LEF has funded projects such as student-run school stores, sensory paths, school gardens and hands-on science labs complete with sea urchin. Educators can apply for up to $1,500 at loudouneducationfoundation.org/innovation.
LEF makes connections with individuals, organizations and local businesses interested in supporting impactful programs within LCPS with a focus on creating and supporting programs that improve the quality of public education in Loudoun County. Learn more about LEF.
The Student Environmental Action Showcase has been rescheduled for Friday, May 2 at the Academies of Loudoun. LCPS students, kindergarten through grade 12, still have time to register! This event, coordinated by the Loudoun Environmental Education Alliance, the GREENetwork and LCPS, invites students to share their work on sustainability-minded projects in their schools and communities. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in elementary, middle and high school categories. See the Loudoun Environmental Education Alliance website for more details and to register.
LCPS families are invited to attend a free showing of "Best Friend" at A Place to Be (1600 Village Market Blvd, SE, Suite 108, Leesburg) on Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. or Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. "Best Friend" is a family-friendly musical that tells the story of a boy who feels different and alone until the day he adopts a shelter dog. With time and love, the boy and his dog become best friends and learn how to navigate life together. Tickets can be purchased on A Place to Be's webpage. LCPS families can use the code LCPSFree to access free tickets on the above dates. Additional show dates are also available. A Place to Be, which is now celebrating its 15th anniversary, is a nonprofit organization and LCPS partner dedicated to music therapy and the expressive arts.
The office of Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is hosting the 2025 VA-10 Academy Day on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the LCPS Administration Building (21000 Education Ct., Ashburn). This event will feature information from U.S. service academies, as well as remarks from the congressman, members of the VA-10 Service Academy Advisory Board, and a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Service Academies. Please RSVP.
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Subramanyam may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our school division. To request a Military Academy Nomination from the congressman or for more information, see the congressman's Military Academy Nominations webpage.
It is time to register kindergarten students for the 2025/26 school year! Registering a student for kindergarten can be completed in just five steps:
Determine eligibility
Identify your home school
Gather documents
Complete online pre-registration
Schedule an in-person appointment
If parents/guardians have any questions, they can contact their student’s home school or LCPS RegistrationServices@lcps.org. See more information about Student Registration on the LCPS website.
Don't wait until August to schedule your student's required vaccinations. Schedule vaccination appointments today and prepare your student to be able to start school on time next school year. Seventh and twelfth-grade students must have their required immunizations before starting school. Once your student has been immunized, provide proof of vaccination to the student's school nurse any time before the first day of school. Students without the appropriate documentation will not be able to start school on the first day of school. See Immunization Requirements for more details.
